A prelude is an introductory piece of music, most commonly an orchestral opening to an act of an opera, the first movement of a suite, or a piece preceding a fugue. • a short piece of music of a similar style, esp. for the piano. • the introductory part of a poem or other literary work.
Prelude
A prelude is an introductory piece of music, most commonly an orchestral opening to an act of an opera, the first movement of a suite, or a piece preceding a fugue.
• a short piece of music of a similar style, esp. for the piano.
• the introductory part of a poem or other literary work.